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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.74, 184.18 and 45.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.74, 184.18 and 45.76 is: 68.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.74 : 184.18 = 45.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.74/184.18 = 45.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.74x = 184.18 × 45.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.74x = 8,427.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,427.16/122.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.66

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